Where is your child’s computer? Sexual predators can target your children even when your child is in the room down the hall. Cyber-bullying and exposures to sexually inappropriate content are additional concerns. Despite this, many children and teens have few rules around their media use.
New apps are constantly being created, so it’s important to monitor what your child downloads. To help kids make wise media choices, parents should monitor their media diet. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, check out the tips for parents on making a family media use plan on Latina Magazine: http://latina.com/lifestyle/family/mami-talks-family-media-use-plan
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